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Facts about Cricket--update

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housetrained, purebred, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.

Cricket--update's Info...

I am housetrained, purebred, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.

Cricket--update's Story...

Cricket--update's Story...

Update 11/13: Cricket has completed her heartworm treatment and will be spayed and ready for her forever home in a couple weeks. Her foster family will tell you what a total sweetheart she is and what an easy dog she is to have around. If you think you could offer this Velcro senior a forever home, fill out an application now so she can go to her forever home as soon as she's spayed.

A sweeter soul cannot be found in a package a lovely as Cricket. She is 7 years old and weighs about 76 pounds. Her owners neighborhood was becoming a source of concern for them and their dear Cricket, who they had since a pup. While heartbreaking, they did what they felt was in her best interest to be somewhere where she could be safe and loved. She lived with an older couple who had grandchildren in the age range of 7 to 16 years old visit nearly every week and Cricket was very good with all of them. Cricket also lived with an indoor cat, who enjoyed laying on top of Cricket. Her dog pal in the home was a male min-pin. This fine lady is a classic doberman as she not only does the dober-lean but she can wrap her body around you when standing next to you. Is it possible to be part Boa? Our girl loves a nice stuffed dog beds and will not chew them. She will pull the stuffing out of a toy but will not eat the stuffing nor the toy afterwards. Housebroken and super clean in her kennel. She does fairly well on a leash and rides fine in a car. Unfortunately, Cricket is heartworm positive and will have to complete her treatment, which takes about 3 months, prior to going to her forever home. Happy homebodies looking for a wonderful companion dog need to line up right here!

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About Our Rescue Group...

Who is Payton's Place / Southwest Ohio Doberman Rescue?

Payton's Place / Southwest Ohio Doberman Rescue, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, volunteer based organization, dedicated to placing homeless Doberman Pinschers into new and loving homes. We rely solely on donations to continue and expand our work. Every dollar contributed goes directly to the rescue, care, and placement of the dogs, such as operating expenses, care of the dogs, shelter fees, veterinary care and medications, and equipment. No one at Southwest Ohio Doberman Rescue receives a salary; we have no paid employees or board members. Our volunteers are all extremely committed people who, from the goodness in their hearts and for the love of this magnificent breed, generously give of their time, money and devotion. These volunteers work full time jobs, have families and dogs of their own, as well as volunteering for the Rescue.

What we do Southwest Ohio Doberman Rescue is committed to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of Dobermans in need. These Dobermans come from varied backgrounds. Some have been abandoned or neglected, some have been given up due to divorce, relocation, or because an owner is unable to dedicate the time the dog needs and deserves. We strive to place these Dobermans into responsible, caring, and permanent homes. Before placement in a new home, each dog has been checked by the veterinarian, updated on vaccinations, checked for heartworms, spayed/neutered, wormed, and micro-chipped. Each dog is on a regimen of heartworm preventative while in our program. Veterinarian records are maintained and are provided to the adoptive family. We also evaluate, as best as possible, each dog for behavior and temperament. After placement, we are always available to the adoptive family, should they need any assistance. We also help care for those dogs less fortunate- those that need a little time to regain their health, or those that may have behavioral problems which require extra training before going to a new home. In addition, if an individual is considering giving up his/her Doberman, we will see if we can offer them guidance in order to keep the dog with the family that he loves. We have also been instrumental in transporting, sheltering, and caring for dogs from other rescue organizations. We are always willing to help when we can. Last but not least, we hope we are doing our part in public education of this breed. We try to inform people of this breed's requirements, need for training, socialization and exercise, as well as responsible dog ownership. In doing so, we hope to be able to aid in the fight against pet overpopulation, and moreover, help prevent other unfortunate Dobermans from ending up in shelters. Together we can make a difference! If you are thinking of getting a new friend, please consider adopting a rescue dog.

Come Meet Our Pets...

You must first fill out an adoption application (you can submit it online, or print it out, complete it, and mail it to us).

Upon receipt and review of your application and references, a volunteer will contact you in order to make an appointment to visit your home and do a home check. If it is determined that you are a good candidate to adopt a Doberman from Southwest Ohio Doberman Rescue, we will invite you to make an appointment to meet and spend time with some of the available dogs.

We encourage your visit to the Rescue, as well as the entire adoption process, to be a total family involvement, commitment and responsibility.

Children - Because this can be an exciting, but stressful, time for everyone involved - families, volunteer staff and more importantly, the dogs - we require that when visiting the rescue, all children must be closely supervised. We require that children remain quiet and do not run around the facility. This will make the visitation more enjoyable, as well as less stressful. Due to the length of time you may be visiting with the dogs, it can be very boring for young children. Please plan ahead and have quiet activities the children can do on their own. This will help ensure a safe and pleasant experience for all.

Other dogs - When bringing your dog along on your visit, we do require that you keep your dog on leash and under control at all times. We also ask that you help maintain the facility and grounds by cleaning up after your dog.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. Directions From North of Cincinnati:I75 or I71 south to I275. Take I275 East to the New Richmond exit (SR 52). Take SR52 into New Richmond. At the fifth traffic light, turn left. This is Bethel-New Richmond Road. Stay on Bethel-New Richmond until you see Jett Hill. Turn left on Jett Hill.

From South of Cincinnati:I75 or I71 north to I275. Take I275 East across the river to the New Richmond exit (SR 52). Take SR52 into New Richmond. At the fifth traffic light, turn left. This is Bethel-New Richmond Road. Stay on Bethel-New Richmond until you see Jett Hill. Turn left on Jett Hill.

From Downtown Cincinnati:I471 south to I275. Take I275 East across the river to the New Richmond exit (SR 52). Take SR52 into New Richmond. At the fifth traffic light, turn left. This is Bethel-New Richmond Road. Stay on Bethel-New Richmond until you see Jett Hill. Turn left on Jett Hill.

From St. Rt. 125:St. Rt. 125 to St. Rt. 132. You want the branch that goes south. It will be a right turn coming west to east, a left turn coming east to west. Stay on St. Rt. 132 south until just past a sign that says Mt. Pisgah. Turn left on Chestnut. When Chestnut ends, take a left on 12 mile, then an almost immediate right on Jett Hill. Do not come this way if there has been snow or ice.

Our Adoption Process...

The adoption process involves several steps. It may seem time-consuming, but please understand that we have our dogs' best interests at heart. We strive to find the best homes possible for our dogs, as well as find the right dog for you and your lifestyle.

1. You must first complete the adoption application. You can submit it online, or print it out, complete, and mail it to us. Upon our receipt and review of your application, we will contact your veterinarian and references. Please make sure all contact information is up to date. If all references as well as the vet information are satisfactory, a volunteer will contact you in order to make an appointment to visit your home and do a home check. Because we want the adoption process to be a total family experience, we would prefer to do the home visit when all members of the household can be present. The purpose of the home check is to see the environment where the dog will live. This is also a good time for the adoptive family to discuss any concerns or questions they may have with the SWODR representative. SWODR wants to ensure the adoptive family fully understands the responsibilities of owning and caring for a Doberman and the needs of a rescue dog. If after the home visit, it is determined that you would be a good candidate to adopt a Doberman from Southwest Ohio Doberman Rescue, you will be invited to make an appointment to come out to the SWODR facility to meet and spend time with some of the available dogs. Our volunteers will introduce you to the dogs that we feel may meet your needs, circumstances, and lifestyle. Applicants are under no obligation to accept a dog based on SWODR's suggestions. When you feel you have "connected" with a particular dog, you can spend time with the dog, whether it be walking, playing, or just sitting and petting the dog. If a good match is made, and you find that special dog that you truly want to be a permanent member of your family, and per SWODR's approval, you will then finalize the adoption process by completing the adoption contract and an adoption donation is required at that time. You can then take your new dog home! Please bring a collar and leash for your new family member.

Most of our dogs incur expenses greater than the adoption fee. In order to help cover our expenses, SWODR charges and adoption donation for each dog. This fee is considered a "donation" and is usually nonrefundable. The fee varies according to the age of the dog as follows:

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